Spillin' the Beans

So I just have to come out and say this to everyone and anyone who still reads this. I have to confess that I, Shalie Ann Hageman, have been DEPRESSED (postpartum) and going through some vicious BABY BLUES responsible for some vicious STRESS and ANXIETY making me the least enjoyable person to be around. Period. And I have to apologize to family, friends, strange passers-by... that I am sorry. I'm sorry if I made you feel neglected or unloved. In short... I do love you and you are important to me... except you strange passers-by, I don't know you.  That being said though, I currently feel fabulous... (Melanie: insert weird llama video here...)  :) I am crediting that to being back at work actually. Weird huh. Most people dream of being at home with their beautiful minis, every day, every second, literally every waking moment, and that doesn't exclude me, but man does it help to put your mind to work, busy, mind absorbing work, just to escape. I know! That sounds wrong! Work is not my escape but... it helps! Please let me be clear here though, I seriously never ever intend to "escape" from Luke, ever. If anything, time with Luke has been my mini escape from all things negative. He is the greatest, most incredible, happy and positive creation to ever roa... lay and squirm on this earth. I think it's more so the stress of being at the house all day with chores staring me down, or stressing about school work, or timing my shower with one of Lukes naps. It's without a doubt hoorrmmoonness,  but also....eh hem, getting the eff out of my maternity wardrobe someday. Oh and hair loss?! What the hell man! Postpartum is kicking my ass. As a matter of fact this whole pregnancy/postpartum stuff wasn't smooth sailing at all. But well worth it. Let me show you...

Relaxing homework time at the park before shift

Helping Momma work

Look at my little happy spud.

Family hike/fire and dogs. Sorry Luke lol.

Daddy feeding Luke dinner while Momma works

Now I won't guarantee that all my days will be happy or stress-free. I can't guarantee that there won't be those days where I choose being at home on the couch over being on the beach with a campfire and friends. There will without a doubt be bumps in the road, but today, I was happy, and that's what counts. 

P.S. Geoffrey, I love you. 

-The Hageman's